100 pages • 3 hours read
Phillip M. HooseThe Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club
Nonfiction | Biography | YA | Published in 2015A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club by Phillip M. Hoose tells the true story of Knud Pedersen, a 14-year-old Danish boy, and his friends who form a resistance group called the Churchill Club during WWII after Denmark's quick surrender to Nazi Germany. The boys conduct acts of sabotage against the German army, eventually gaining national attention and inspiring wider resistance movements despite being arrested and enduring harsh prison sentences. The book includes themes of psychological trauma.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Phillip M. Hoose's The Boys Who Challenged Hitler is widely praised for its compelling narrative and thorough research, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of World War II history. Readers appreciate its inspiring depiction of youth activism. However, some critiques mention a lack of character depth. Overall, it’s an engaging and educational read.
Who Should Read The Boys Who Challenged Hitler?
Readers who enjoy The Boys Who Challenged Hitler by Phillip M. Hoose are typically young adults and history enthusiasts captivated by true stories of courage and resistance. Similar audiences also appreciate The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank and Boyne’s The Boy in the Striped Pajamas for their poignant, historical narratives.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
970L